Wild Animals

If you’ve ever watched sparrows flutter around your yard or city park, you know they rarely sit still. But what is a group of sparrows called? The answer may not be as famous as a murder of crows or a gaggle of geese, but it’s every bit as descriptive.

By Nico Avelle

Capybaras are the world’s largest rodents, known for their laid-back attitude and love of water. But what is a group of capybaras called? Like many social animals, they have a fitting collective noun that reflects how they live and interact in the wild.

By Nico Avelle

You’ve probably seen hummingbirds darting around your yard or at a feeder, shimmering like flying jewels.

By Nico Avelle

You may have heard a group of lions is called a pride, and a group of crows is called a murder. But what is a group of parrots called? The answer is almost as noisy as the birds themselves.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever seen a sloth move, you know they take their time. So it might be surprising to learn there's a collective noun for them at all.

By Nico Avelle

Apes are among the most intelligent animals on Earth, closely related to humans and deeply social in the wild.

By Nico Avelle

Lemurs are social, wide-eyed primates found only on Madagascar and the nearby Comoro Islands. But what is a group of lemurs called?

By Nico Avelle

Ever wondered what to call a bunch of seagulls? You're not alone.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever seen a pack of squid swirling through the sea, you might wonder, what is a group of squid called?

By Nico Avelle

If you are asking about the country with the most wild tigers, the answer is clear, but the story behind it spans conservation, habitat loss, and decades of recovery work.

By Nico Avelle

Porcupines are solitary animals with a sharp sense of style. If you’ve ever seen more than one hanging around a tree or crossing a trail, you may have wondered, what is a group of porcupines called?

By Nico Avelle

If you've seen a dozen elk grazing across a field or trotting past a fence line, you might have wondered, what is a group of elk called?

By Nico Avelle

If you have ever asked, "What is a group of magpies called," you are stepping into a long tradition of collective nouns used for birds.

By Nico Avelle

Hedgehogs usually live alone, so seeing more than one together feels special. When it happens, English gives that group a very specific word.

By Nico Avelle

If you have ever seen several gators piled together along a riverbank, you may have wondered, "What is a group of alligators called?"

By Nico Avelle

A group of swans goes by more than one name, and the right word depends on what the birds are doing. The question "what is a group of swans called" sounds simple, but English loves options, especially when birds get involved.

By Nico Avelle

Otters are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica, sliding down muddy banks, cracking shellfish and floating on their backs. People often ask, "What is a group of otters called," because these animals spend so much time together.

By Nico Avelle

Spiders live in nearly every environment on Earth, from forests and wetlands to deserts and homes shared with humans. People often ask "what is a group of spiders called" because spotting many spiders together feels out of step with how these animals usually behave.

By Nico Avelle

Skunks wander through yards, forests and fields across North and South America, usually alone and minding their own business. Since they're largely loners, we wouldn't be surprised if you've never thought to ask, "What is a group of skunks called?"

By Nico Avelle

When you see a line of baby ducks waddling behind their mother, it’s more than just adorable. It’s a structured group with its own name!

By Nico Avelle

Birds may not hold government sessions, but in the world of collective nouns, they sure know how to form one.

By Nico Avelle

From the American prairie to the wetlands of Asia and the bush of Africa, buffalo are powerful and iconic animals. But when these creatures band together, what is a group of buffalo called?

By Nico Avelle

Ask someone where chickens come from, and you might hear "the farm" or maybe "the grocery store." But when someone asks, "Where do chickens originate from," they're looking for a deeper answer.

By Nico Avelle

If you've ever seen large birds circling high above or gathered near a carcass, you might have wondered, what is a group of turkey vultures called?

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You’ve probably seen them in documentaries or breaching the surface near Vancouver Island.

By Nico Avelle